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crown you king over us...” Only one concession was required fromMuhammadrin return for that, to give up calling people to Islamand worshipping God alone without any partner. Wouldn’t thisoffer be tempting to one pursuing worldly benefit? Was Muham-madrhesitant when the offer was made? Did he turn it down asa bargaining strategy leaving the door open for a better offer? Thefollowing was his answer:{ In the Name of God, the MostGracious, the Most Merciful }And he recited to Otba the versesof the Qur’an 41:1-38.1The Following are some of these verses:(A revelation from (God), the Most Gra-cious, the Most Merciful; a Book whereof theverses are explained in detail; a Qur’an inArabic, for people who know, giving goodnews and warning, yet most of them turnaway, so they do not listen.)(Qur’an, 41:2-4)On another occasion and in response to his uncle’s plea to stopcalling people to Islam, Muhammad’sranswer was as decisiveand sincere:{ I swear by the name of God, O Uncle!, that if theyplace the sun in my right-hand and the moon in my left-handin return for giving up this matter (calling people to Islam), Iwill never desist until either God makes it triumph or I perishdefending it. }2Muhammadrand his few followers did not only suffer frompersecution for thirteen years but the unbelievers even tried to killMuhammadrseveral times. On one occasion they attempted tokill him by dropping a large boulder, which could barely be lifted,on his head.3Another time they tried to kill him by poisoning hisfood.4What could justify such a life of suffering and sacrificeeven after he was fully triumphant over his adversaries? Whatcould explain the humbleness and nobility which he demonstratedin his most glorious moments when he insisted that success is dueonly to God’s help and not to his own genius? Are these thecharacteristics of a power-hungry or a self-centered man?Chapter 1Some Evidence for the Truth of Islam(6) The Simple Life of MuhammadA Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam39(1)Al-Serah Al-Nabaweyyah, Ibn Hesham, vol. 1, pp. 293-294.(2)Al-Serah Al-Nabaweyyah, Ibn Hesham, vol. 1, pp. 265-266.(3)Al-Serah Al-Nabaweyyah, Ibn Hesham, vol. 1, pp. 298-299.(4) Narrated inAl-Daremey, #68, andAbu-Dawood, #4510.
(7) The Phenomenal Growth of IslamAt the end of this chapter, it may be appropriate to point out animportant indication of the truth of Islam. It is well known that inthe USA and the whole world, Islam is the fastest-growing relig-ion. The following are some observations on this phenomenon:§“Islam is the fastest-growing religion in America, a guide andpillar of stability for many of our people...” (Hillary RodhamClinton,Los Angeles Times).1§“Moslems are the world’s fastest-growing group...” (ThePopulation Reference Bureau,USA Today).2§“....Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the country.” (Ger-aldine Baum;NewsdayReligion Writer,Newsday).3§“Islam, the fastest-growing religion in the United States...”(Ari L. Goldman,New York Times).4This phenomenon indicates that Islam is truly a religion fromGod. It is unreasonable to think that so many Americans and peo-ple from different countries have converted to Islam without care-ful consideration and deep contemplation before concluding thatIslam is true. These converts have come from different countries,classes, races, and walks of life. They include scientists, profes-sors, philosophers, journalists, politicians, actors, and athletes.The points mentioned in this chapter constitute only some ofthe evidence supporting the belief that the Qur’an is the literal wordof God, that Muhammadris truly a prophet sent by God, and thatIslam is truly a religion from God.###Chapter 1Some Evidence for the Truth of IslamA Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam(7) The Phenomenal Growth of Islam40(1) Larry B. Stammer, Times Religion Writer, “First Lady BreaksGround With Muslims,”Los Angeles Times, Home Edition, MetroSection, Part B, May 31, 1996, p. 3.(2) Timothy Kenny, “Elsewhere in the World,”USA Today, FinalEdition, News Section, February 17, 1989, p. 4A.(3) Geraldine Baum, “For Love of Allah,”Newsday, Nassau and SuffolkEdition, Part II, March 7, 1989, p. 4.(4) Ari L. Goldman, “Mainstream Islam Rapidly Embraced By BlackAmericans,”New York Times, Late City Final Edition, February 21,1989, p. 1.
Islam provides many benefits for the individual and the soci-ety. This chapter mentions some of the benefits gained throughIslam for the individual.(1) The Door to Eternal ParadiseGod has said in the Qur’an:(And give good news (O Muhammad) tothose who believe and do good deeds, thatthey will have gardens (Paradise) in whichrivers flow....)(Qur’an, 2:25)God has also said:(Race one with another for forgiveness fromyour Lord and for Paradise, whose width isas the width of the heavens and the earth,which has been prepared for those who be-lieve in God and His messengers....)(Qur’an,57:21)The Prophet Muhammadrtold us that the lowest in rankamong the dwellers of Paradise will have ten times the like of thisworld,1and he or she will have whatever he or she desires and tentimes like it.2Also, the Prophet Muhammadrsaid:{ A spacein Paradise equivalent to the size of a foot would be betterthan the world and what is in it. }3He also said:{ In Paradisethere are things which no eye has seen, no ear has heard, andno human mind has thought of. }4He also said:{ The mostmiserable man in the world of those meant for Paradise willChapter 2Some Benefits of Islamsome benefits of islamChapter 2(1) The Door to Eternal ParadiseA Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam41(1) Narrated inSaheeh Muslim, #186, andSaheeh Al-Bukhari, #6571.(2) Narrated inSaheeh Muslim, #188, andMosnad Ahmad, #10832.(3) Narrated inSaheeh Al-Bukhari, #6568, andMosnad Ahmad, #13368.(4) Narrated inSaheeh Muslim, #2825, andMosnad Ahmad, #8609.
be dipped once in Paradise. Then he will be asked: “Son ofAdam, did you ever face any misery? Did you ever experienceany hardship?” So he will say: “No, by God, O Lord! I neverfaced any misery, and I never experienced any hardship.” }1If you enter Paradise, you will live a very happy life withoutsickness, pain, sadness, or death; God will be pleased with you;and you will live there forever. God has said in the Qur’an:(But those who believe and do good deeds,We will admit them to gardens (Paradise) inwhich rivers flow, lasting in them forever....)(Qur’an, 4:57)(Please visitwww.islam-guide.com/hereafterfor more in-formation on Paradise or the life after death.)(2) Salvation from HellfireGod has said in the Qur’an:(Those who have disbelieved and died indisbelief, the earth full of gold would not beaccepted from any of them if one offered it asa ransom. They will have a painful punish-ment, and they will have no helpers.)(Qur’an, 3:91)So, this life is our only chance to win Paradise and to escapefrom Hellfire, because if someone dies in disbelief, he will not haveanother chance to come back to this world to believe. As God hassaid in the Qur’an about what is going to happen for the unbelieverson the Day of Judgment:(If you could but see when they are set beforethe Fire (Hell) and say: “Would that we mightreturn (to the world)! Then we would notreject the verses of our Lord, but we wouldbe of the believers!”)(Qur’an, 6:27)But no one will have this second opportunity.Chapter 2Some Benefits of Islam(2) Salvation from HellfireA Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam42(1) Narrated inSaheeh Muslim, #2807, andMosnad Ahmad, #12699.
The Prophet Muhammadrsaid:{ The happiest man in theworld of those doomed to the Fire (Hell) on the Day of Judg-ment will be dipped in the Fire once. Then he will be asked:“Son of Adam, did you ever see any good? Did you ever expe-rience any blessing?” So he will say: “No, by God, O Lord!” }1(3) Real Happiness and Inner PeaceReal happiness and peace can befound in submitting to the commands ofthe Creator and the Sustainer of thisworld. God has said in the Qur’an:(Truly, in rememberingGod do hearts find rest.)(Qur’an, 13:28)On the other hand, the one whoturns away from the Qur’an will have alife of hardship in this world. God hassaid:(But whoever turns away from the Qur’an,2he will have a hard life, and We will raise himup blind on the Day of Judgment.)(Qur’an,20:124)This may explain why some people commit suicide while theyenjoy the material comfort money can buy. For example, look atCat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam), formerly a famous pop singer whoused to earn sometimes more than $150,000 a night. After heconverted to Islam, he found true happiness and peace, which hehad not found in material success.3Chapter 2Some Benefits of Islam(3) Real Happiness and Inner PeaceA Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam43(1) Narrated inSaheeh Muslim, #2807, andMosnad Ahmad, #12699.(2) i.e. neither believes in the Qur’an nor acts on its orders.(3) The present mailing address of Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam), in caseyou would like to ask him about his feelings after he converted toIslam, is: 2 Digswell Street, London N7 8JX, United Kingdom.
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